used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He leaned back in his chair, brooding gloomily.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
BenedictnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
brethrennounUS /ˈbreðrən/
(plural) the lay members of a male religious order
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading He leaned back in his chair, brooding gloomily.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He leaned back in his chair, brooding gloomily.
Correntian's
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From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
Deo
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From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
dismallyadverbUS /ˈdɪzməli/
in a cheerless manner
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
divestedverbUS /daɪˈvestɪd/
past form of “divest” — take away possessions from someone
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
accept an excuse for
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
festaladjective
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
festivalnounUS /ˈfestəvəl/
a day or period of time set aside for feasting and celebration
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading He leaned back in his chair, brooding gloomily.
gratias
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He leaned back in his chair, brooding gloomily.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He leaned back in his chair, brooding gloomily.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
monk'snounUS /mʌŋks/
possessive form of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
robenounUS /roʊb/
any loose flowing garment
From this reading The door opened and there entered, divested of his festal attire, and dressed in a monk's black robe, the newly ordained priest.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
not in physical motion
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be an extraordinary occasion that could excuse such a breach of discipline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Suddenly there was a light tap at the door, and he called out in much surprise the usual "_Deo gratias!_" for the rule of Saint Benedict does not allow two brethren to be alone together in one cell.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
in or at the place that
From this reading Night had fallen, the noise of the festival was hushed; a lamp still burned dismally in Correntian's cell where he was sitting before a large volume--but he was not reading.
